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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Leverage executive leadership skills to make strategic decisions regarding finances, human resources, IT, operations, project management, and risk management to drive forward the organization’s mission of increasing opportunity and access to school theatre.Managed a multi-million-dollar budget by forecasting annual revenue, identifying cost savings, and implementing organizational changes and initiatives that increased revenue from $5.8M to 9.6M in just 6 years.Responded to the challenges presented by COVID-19 by quickly problem-solving and restructuring operations to prioritize the safety of staff and students without jeopardizing the organization’s long-term objectives.Led the development of the organization’s core values and integrated them into strategic business plans, growth strategies, training initiatives, and internal improvement projects, contributing to the growth in staff from 32 full-time employees to 48 full-time employees.Collaborated with executive teams to design and implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) assessment process and developed DEI strategies that focused on racial equity and equal access.Designed policies and systems and introduced performance management technology (15Five) to cultivate a foundational culture of goal setting, assessments, and accountability.Evaluated the organization’s core operating system (CRM), identified new technology (Salesforce) and 6 peripheral technologies, and delivered the $900K project on time, under budget, and within project scope.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Coordinated major organizational improvement initiatives focused on:Strategic Planning - Process and systems assessment, implementation design, and executionConstruction Project Management - Design, vendor assessment and selection, and budget ManagementBusiness Development - Strategic program design focused on new revenue generation, vendor cultivation, product/materials sourcing, contracts, and negotiationPROJECTS:Educational Theatre AssociationConducted a comprehensive assessment of the organization’s core operating system (CRM) and introduced new training protocols that increased usage from 27% to 85% in 6 months.Cincinnati Reds Community FundLed the design and implementation of all operating systems and security protocols from scratch and a business plan for the 35k sq. ft. Urban Youth Academy that generated $130K in the first 9 months.Jewish Federation of CincinnatiProject managed a major office renovation by monitoring a $680K budget, establishing project schedules, building relationships with contractors, and overseeing installation without interrupting workflows or productivity.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Directed all operations for a 140k sq. ft. community-based non-profit fitness facility with over 25k visitors per month by supervising finances, human resources, IT, administrative offices, facilities, senior services, and aquatics.Managed and allocated a $9.5M operations budget while growing revenue by $2.5M and shrinking deficits by $400k by executing capacity-creating projects, reducing staffing redundancies, and creating an outsourced shared business services center.Independently secured $405K in grant funding for the design and implementation of a campus-wide Emergency Preparedness and Response program, upgrading security and improving compliance with industry standards.Managed a $1.7M campus renovation project to support the merging of 3 agencies, which included office expansion and a 75% increase in parking capacity.Managed a $450k renovation of the Early Learning Center that resulted in an additional $375k in annual revenue and service for 26 families.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

West Palm Beach, Florida, Us

Directed all customer resource management operations by optimizing student loan and mortgage services and contributing to the generation of over $3.5M in annual revenues.Established recruitment strategies that built culturally diverse teams and used performance metrics to track productivity and identify opportunities for cost savings, leading to an 18% reduction in operating expenses.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Managed new product development and implementation, and project management for a $550M network of private-for-profit vocational and career colleges.Designed and executed a strategic program feasibility analysis plan in support of nationwide campus growth, expansion, and new product development. Focused cross-departmental energies on market analytics, competitor analysis, financial modeling, and product positioning planning. Identified six geographies for potential market entry and influenced the business unit President to invest $6M against three recommended markets.Served on a change-focused task force to develop a data lake and executive management dashboard.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Supported supporting multiple business units with strategic thinking and data analysis in a consulting role.

Rockville, Md, Us

Quince Orchard High SchoolEnglish & Journalism Teacher, Varsity Softball Coach

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Development/Strategy & Marketing

Ms, Secondary Education

Ba, English Literature & Rhetoric